Welcome to Blue Eye ...
The town of Blue Eye is located in the Missouri Ozarks.
Blue Eye is located in Stone County<1>.
The location of Blue Eye has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Blue Eye, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Blue Eye has a population of 161 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Blue Eye is 1,230 feet [375 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Blue Eye lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Blue Eye: (417)
The ZIP code for Blue Eye: 65611<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Blue Eye had an population of 161 people. This is a decrease of 3.59% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 24.81% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Blue Eye had a population of 167 people. This makes Blue Eye the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 167 people, the population of Blue Eye increased 29.46% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 129 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Blue Eye.
Communities Also Named Blue Eye ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Blue Eye - they are located in Alabama (2) and Arkansas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Blue Eye.
Communities near Blue Eye ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Blue Eye.
- Branson
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branson
- Branson is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,687 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branson <6>
- Berryville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
- Berryville is located in Carroll County (AR)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,517 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berryville <6>
- Hollister
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollister
- Hollister is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,607 people
- Green Forest
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Forest
- Green Forest is located in Carroll County (AR)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,934 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Green Forest <6>
- Forsyth
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forsyth
- Forsyth is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,560 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forsyth <6>
- Kimberling City
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberling City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberling City
- Kimberling City is located in Stone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,331 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimberling City <6>
- Merriam Woods
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merriam Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merriam Woods
- Merriam Woods is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,859 people
- Reeds Spring
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds Spring
- Reeds Spring is located in Stone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 876 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reeds Spring <6>
- Rockaway Beach
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockaway Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockaway Beach
- Rockaway Beach is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockaway Beach <6>
- Bull Creek
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Creek
- Bull Creek is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 633 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Blue Eye. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Blue Eye.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Blue Eye. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Blue Eye.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Blue Eye. See our Newspapers Page for Blue Eye.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Blue Eye ...
Looking for more information about Blue Eye? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Blue Eye, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Blue Eye.
Adding Blue Eye to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Blue Eye in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Blue Eye was in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
We also found Blue Eye in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Blue Eye.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Blue Eye. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Stone, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Blue Eye. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Blue Eye - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Blue Eye). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Blue Eye or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |